THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1972
Resolution disapproving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 110154 ZSX (L.U. No. 891), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-902 of the Zoning Resolution of the City New York to modify the requirements of Section 24-111 (Maximum floor area ratio for certain community facility uses) to permit the allowable community facility floor area ratio of Section 24-11 (Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Percentage of Lot Coverage) to apply to an 8-story non-profit institution with sleeping accommodations (UG 3), on property located at 731 Southern Boulevard (Block 2720, Lot 28), in an R7-1 District, Borough of the Bronx.
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on August 22, 2013 its decision dated August 21, 2013 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Liska NY, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-902 of the Zoning Resolution of the City New York to modify the requirements of Section 24-111 (Maximum floor area ratio for certain community facility uses) to permit the allowable community facility floor area ratio of Section 24-11 (Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Percentage of Lot Coverage) to apply to an 8-story non-profit institution with sleeping accommodations (UG 3), on property located at 731 Southern Boulevard (Block 2720, Lot 28), in an R7-1 District, to facilitate the legalization of a non-profit institution with sleeping accommodations (ULURP No. C 110154 ZSX), Community District 2, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-902 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on September 3, 2013;
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use and environmental implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the negative declaration (CEQR No. 11DCP055X) issued March 18, 2013 (the "Negative Declaration");
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment.
Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the City Charter and on the basis of the Application and the Decision, as set forth City Planning Commission report C 110154 ZSX, which is incorporated by reference herein, and the record established before the Council, the Council disapproves the Decision.
Adopted.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on October 9, 2013, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council